The 2025 USL season is barely two months away, and the shape of the league for the year ahead is starting to take shape. Between coaching changes, player movement, and the expanded Jagermeister Cup, there’s lots to look forward to already.
What should fans expect in the year to come? I’ve got 10 bold predictions for 2025, ranging from title races to awards to expansion.
Inside the new-look Jagermeister Cup: Not a pro-rel “test balloon” but could help elevate the USL
We spoke with key USL executives to learn more about the inter-league competition coming to the lower divisions in 2025.
John Morrissey
Multiple USL League One teams win their Jagermeister Cup groups
The whole point of a cup is a cup-set, right? Given how the group assignments and four-match schedules broke down, a number of USL League One heavyweights are well-positioned to finish atop their pods and advance to the knockout rounds.
